氉 (sào) - Impatient & restless

氉Tone 4

sào ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

氉 · sào

Impatient;

restless;

fidgety;

irritated.

Impatientrestlessfidgety

Usage highlights

Impatient and restlessFeeling irritatedRestless and fidgetyIrritated and anxiousRestless moodImpatient temperament

Synonyms

  • 躁— restless, impatient
  • 烦— annoyed, vexed
  • 急— hurried, anxious

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 安— peaceful, tranquil
  • 宁— serene, composed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child was fidgeting impatiently (这孩子坐得毛氉).
  • He became irritated by the constant noise (他被持续的噪音弄得心氉).
  • She felt restless waiting for the results (等待结果让她感到烦氉).

Collocations

  • Impatient and restless(毛氉)
  • Feeling irritated(心氉)
  • Restless and fidgety(烦氉)
  • Irritated and anxious(焦氉)
  • Restless mood(氉动)
  • Impatient temperament(性氉)

Idioms

  • Restless and fidgety(毛氉不安)
  • Impatient and irritable(心氉气浮)
  • Anxious and restless(焦氉不宁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • Often used to describe a state of mental restlessness or physical fidgetiness.
  • The character contains the 'hair' radical (毛), suggesting a connection to hair standing on end from irritation.

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